Mary DuBose

Mary DuBose is a seasoned procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisitions in advanced manufacturing and aerospace systems. She plays a critical role in executing the agency’s mission to secure high-integrity components for defense and aviation platforms, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and technical performance standards. Her portfolio centers on the procurement of specialized aircraft subsystems, power transmission hardware, and precision-engineered components, requiring deep technical oversight and rigorous source selection processes. She routinely leads solicitation development, evaluation panel coordination, and contract award execution for mission-critical equipment requiring stringent quality assurance and supply chain resilience. Her contractor relationships are primarily with Tier 1 and Tier 2 manufacturers specializing in aerospace-grade components, including firms with AS9100 and ISO 13485 certifications. While no single vendor dominates her award profile, she consistently engages with established industrial suppliers capable of meeting military specification requirements for materials, tolerances, and traceability. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical capability over price alone, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors demonstrating proven performance in low-volume, high-reliability production environments. Mary maintains a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted without set-asides, reflecting a focus on technical merit and industrial capacity over socioeconomic classifications. This approach underscores her commitment to sourcing the most capable and reliable suppliers, regardless of business size or certification status, while still ensuring full compliance with all applicable socioeconomic statutes. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413, encompassing other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment, including flight control actuators, hydraulic manifolds, and avionics enclosures. She also regularly procures mechanical power transmission components, precision hardware, welding equipment, and copper alloy stock used in high-stress aerospace applications. Her expertise spans materials science, manufacturing process controls, and defense supply chain security, making her a key liaison between engineering stakeholders and industrial contractors.